"He left school and then dedicated his life to helping disabled children, adults and those less fortunate than himself to allow them to live their lives to the fullest.

"He was well known and well respected within the mobility industry and Dean always made sure he went above and beyond his role as a Rehabilitation Specialist to fulfil the dreams of the people and families he dealt with.

"Dean had an incredible zest for life and lived his life at 100mph never sitting down for a second, he loved having his family around him, socialising with friends and had a real passion for golf and music which he loved sharing with everyone he was close to.

Police were stationed outside Murphys Sports Bar

"He will forever live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him and the people and families that he has helped over the years.

"As a family we are devastated at his sudden and completely unnecessary and cruel death. We have been needlessly robbed of a husband, dad, son, brother and friend.

"Our family ask for privacy at this time to allow us to grieve in peace and we plead with anyone who knows anything about this incident no matter how inconsequential much they think it is to come forward and speak to the police."

Mr Turner appeared at Basildon Crown Court today (Friday, October 6) where, following a decision by the CPS, the charge of GBH with intent was amended to murder.